14.7 Other and Another

COMPREHENSION Based on the reading, write T for true or F for false.

1. The wealthiest person in the world is from the United States. 2. The richest person on Bankrate’s list is a woman. 3. All of the people on the list inherited money from their family.

THINK ABOUT IT Discuss the questions with a partner or in a small group.

1. If you had a billion dollars, would you commit to the Giving Pledge and give the majority of your wealth to philanthropy? Why or why not? If yes, which causes in particular would you contribute to? 2. Do you think easy money could kill your motivation? Do you think motivation is important for a happy life?

The use of other and another depends on whether a noun is singular or plural, specific or non-specific.

The other + a singular noun is definite. It means the only one remaining.

One person in the photo is Mark Zuckerberg.

The other person is Jeff Bezos.

The other + a plural noun is definite. It means all the remaining ones. x x

x x x x x x

One billionaire on the list in 2014 was a woman.

All the other billionaires were men.

Another + a singular noun is indefinite. It means one of several.

One billionaire is Jeff Bezos. x x x x x x

Another billionaire is Kylie Jenner.

Other + a plural noun is indefinite. It means some, but not all of the remaining ones.

x x x x x x

Some billionaires are from the United States.

Other billionaires are from Asia.